Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
California
Types
Not available
Konocti manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita, Contra Costa manzanita
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Chaparral, Lower slopes, Non-flooded lowland forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Armored scales, Flatheaded borers, Foliage miners, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Gall aphids, Mealybugs, Psyllids, Scale, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for insects
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS manzanita
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Common manzanita, Whiteleaf manzanita
In Hindi
Ardisia
Manzanita
In German
Ardisia
Manzanita
In French
Ardisia
Manzanita
In Spanish
Ardisia
Manzanita
In Greek
Ardisia
Manzanita
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Manzanita
In Polish
Ardisia
Manzanita
In Latin
Ardisia
Manzanita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Ericales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ardisia
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Manzanita
Season and care of Ardisia and Manzanita is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Manzanita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manzanita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Manzanita is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Manzanita is Acidic, Neutral.
Ardisia and Manzanita Physical Information
Ardisia and Manzanita physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Manzanita height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Manzanita are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Manzanita flower color: Pink
- Manzanita leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ardisia and Manzanita
Care of Ardisia and Manzanita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Manzanita pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Manzanita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.